Rainy Day Writers honor area writer

Members of the Rainy Day Writers honored a Quaker City area man at a special dinner meeting Feb. 23 at Mr. Lee's Restaurant.

K. Dwain Williams was earlier was named winner of a recent short story contest conducted by the Rainy Day group.

The title of Williams' story was "Granny's Trappings." It recalled the times when, as a five-year-old city kid in the late 60s, the author visited his grandparents' isolated farm.

Williams' referred to the farm as "Appalachian Disneyland." Granny trapped, gardened and raised chickens. Granddad rocked on the porch, swatted flies and spit tobacco. Then one day the barn roof needed fixing and the resultant adventure was the fodder of gleeful tale-telling for generations to come.

"We had a number of terrific entries," said Jerry Wolfrom Rainy Day coordinator. "Selecting the winner wasn't easy."

For his effort, Williams was given several books and gift certificates.

At the next meeting, Rainy Day Writers will consider a writing contest for area students.